FFA and Personal Care Product Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    November 2022 in “ Research Square (Research Square) ”
    Olivia Kam, Sean Na, William Guo, Christina I. Tejeda, Tara Kaufmann
    TLDR Using facial sunscreen and moisturizer may increase the risk of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
    This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the relationship between frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) and the use of cosmetic and personal care products. Analyzing data from 9 studies with 1,248 FFA patients and 1,459 controls, the study found significant positive associations between FFA and the use of facial sunscreen (OR 3.02) and facial moisturizer (OR 2.20), particularly in men for moisturizers (OR 5.07). No significant associations were found with other hair or facial products. The findings suggest that leave-on facial products, especially those with UV-protecting chemicals, may contribute to the development of FFA, indicating a potential environmental etiology.
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